England will play home Test series against world champions New Zealand and South Africa in 2022, cricket chiefs announced on Wednesday, unveiling a packed schedule.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Joe Root's Test team will begin their home summer with a three-match series against New Zealand, starting at Lord's on June 2, before games at Trent Bridge and Headingley.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The Black Caps beat England 1-0 in a two-match series in June before defeating India in Southampton to win the first-ever World Test Championship final.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
England will also host South Africa for a three-Test series, with the first match starting at Lord's on August 17 before games at Edgbaston and the Oval.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
India, who are currently touring England, return for a three-match Twenty20 series and three one-day internationals in July.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
South Africa kick off their tour with three ODIs and three T20 matches later in July before the start of the Test series the following month.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
England and Wales Cricket Board chief executive Tom Harrison said: "It has been a scintillating summer of cricket and so good to see crowds backpacking out venues later this summer.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
"For next summer, I am pleased to be able to confirm three high-quality men's international touring teams for 2022."<\/p>\r\n\r\n